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Honda NSX (Acura NSX NA1)
#54 • Japan • 1990 - 2005 • JDM Legend

Honda NSX (Acura NSX NA1)

The Everyday Supercar Perfected with Ayrton Senna

The Honda NSX (Acura NSX NA1) is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 3.0L / 3.2L C30A VTEC DOHC V6 delivering 270 - 290 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the everyday supercar perfected with ayrton senna.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • World's first mass-production automobile with an all-aluminum monocoque body
  • Chassis dynamics fine-tuned at Suzuka by 3-time F1 World Champion Ayrton Senna
  • Forced Ferrari to redesign its entire line starting with the F355

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Honda NSX (Acura NSX NA1) (1990 - 2005) represents a watershed moment for Honda and the automotive industry. Engineered in Japan during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 3.0L / 3.2L C30A VTEC DOHC V6 paired with a 5/6-speed manual with Titanium rods allowed it to reach 270 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (5.2s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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